Dots and Checks Quilting Fabric on Sale

I love collecting fabrics for the stash that will co ordinate with lots of other fabrics, especially if I find quilting fabrics on sale.

Dots and checks are among my favourites for this purpose. I think falling for the lovely “Laura Ashley” look years ago has had an influence on my own fabric choices when putting fabrics together for a new quilt or project. I enjoy working with small dots and checked fabrics in combination with floral fabrics . They usually work well together and give a much less “fussy look” compared to using all floral fabrics alone.

The exciting news is that I have found some dot and check quilting fabrics on sale for you.

Here are some samples of the quilting fabrics on sale:

The dots and checks on sale are from Renmark Craft Corner for only $10 per metre.

They have  a minimum cut of 1/2 metre.

Click here for the link to the dot quilting fabric on sale.

Click here to see the check and plaid quilting fabrics on sale

I hope you find something to suit your own fabric stash.

Until next time happy fabric hunting!

Warmly Lenna

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Nursery Dots and Stripes For Kids

Came across these vintage style kids fabrics and had to share them with you. There is definitely something appealing about these designs that take us back to days gone by.

Here are the samples I came across from Hatched and Patched:

Click here if you would like some more details.

There is also a yellow version of the top sample.

I wish I had a friend or family member expecting a new baby so that I’d have the perfect excuse to buy these fabrics and make something.

They lend themselves to so many ideas and projects. Wouldn’t they look stylish as the trim for some cot sheets? Or perhaps used in some kid’s cushions for the bed. Or maybe incorporated into a cot quilt. And there are always soft toy patterns if you are after a smaller project. Ahhhhh so many options to think about! And still I can’t think of someone who is expecting!

Hope you like them as well.

Until next time happy fabric hunting!

Warmly Lenna

http://findafabric.wordpress.com

Jane Austen Fabrics

Recently my 15 year old daughter has shown an interest in historic English movies. These (to my excitement) have included movies based on Jane Austen’s novels. We have had many a night enjoying the castles, the fashion and the English gentlemen.

In keeping with this theme I stumbled across some fabrics today based on those used by Jane Austen in one of her quilts. I was delighted to discover that this quilt is being cared for and is on display in a museum in England.

Here’s a picture of it for you:

Click here if you would like to find out more information about it.

There is also some free instructions on how the quilt was made just in-case you are tempted to start a new project.

Here are some samples of the Jane Austen inspired fabrics I came across:

I really like these and can’t stop imagining myself dressed in an elegant gown drinking cups of tea and sewing all day long. As was the custom of elegant and wealthy ladies back in Jane’s time.

If you would like to see the complete range inspired by Jane Austen then visit Quiltsmith. Click here for the exact page to the range.

The fabrics are $22 per metre. Very tempting!!!

Until next time happy fabric hunting!

Warmly Lenna

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Flannel Quilting Fabric – Romance Range

As soon as Autumn arrives I find myself thinking of flannel quilting fabrics. There is nothing better than snuggling up under a hand made quilt from specially chosen flannel fabrics. Since moving to a cooler climate I have decided that I need to make a flannel quilt for my bedroom. I’d also like to make one for the kids to snuggle under (and no doubt argue under) whilst on the lounge watching TV.

Truth is I started making a flannel quilt a few years ago. I cut up all the flannel fabrics ands started piecing together. It wasn’t long before I decided that I really didn’t like the fabrics I had chosen. To my dismay they were not working well in the quilt at all. I had bought them in haste a few years ago when ranges of flannel fabrics were limited and shops did not have a lot to choose from. Ho Hum another UFO!!!

Today however, while doing some research on line, I have discovered lots of beautiful flannel quilting fabrics and I have been inspired once again. I think it’s a combination of finding  gorgeous flannel quilting fabrics and feeling the chill in the air.

Because I love older style vintage florals my eyes were naturally drawn to this beautiful range currently on offer at Kirk Bride Quilting. The range is called Romance and it’s not hard to see why.

Here are some samples of the flannels for you:

Aren’t they just gorgeous? There are some lovely tone on tone flannel fabrics in the range which include a cream, dark green and deep rose colour, as well as the one shown above.

They are priced at $22 AU per metre Click here if you would like to discover more.

I wonder how I can keep my UFO hidden and then purchase these flannel quilting fabrics  instead?

Until next time happy flannel fabric hunting.

Warmly Lenna

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Moda Jelly Rolls

 

Jelly Rolls are the new things to hit the shelves lately in our local Patchwork and Quilting shop. As an avid collector of beautiful fabric I have to admit that I love them. Because I enjoy hand applique I often refer to myself as the “10cm Queen”. My idea is to have a lot of a little. Which means I find myself requesting 10-20cm of lots of different fabrics. Which I’m sure must annoy even the most patient shop owner. I don’t mean to be difficult it’s just that I like my stash to be full of lots of different fabrics and I would often rather have 10cm of 10 different fabrics  than have 1 metre of only 1 fabric. Reason being I enjoy using small amounts of fabric in hand applique projects or hand pieced traditional quilts using templates. So you can understand my excitement when I discovered jelly rolls.

When first announced by fabric shops that they stocked jelly rolls you could be excused from thinking that you local patchwork shop was venturing out into bakery products (which just quietly would have been fine by me as well). Although I wasn’t disappointed to learn what a jelly rolls really was. In fact they look good enough to have just lying around. Almost too special to undo and start cutting up.

My favourite is from Moda’s Shangri-la range. As shown above.You can view the fabrics  included by going to the Moda home page. Here is the link to the Shangri-la range for you. It’s in a PDF format. Hopefully your computer will allow you to view the document without too much difficulty.

http://www.unitednotions.com/fcc_shangri-la.pdf

I just adore the blue they have used in this range.

Pieces to Treasure currently have then on offer for $50 AU. Click here for the link to the page. I’m sure you’ll find a jelly roll just to admire or to make something magnificent out of.

Pieces to Treasure also have some patterns and books specifically designed for jelly rolls to provide you with some inspiration.

Happy fabric and jelly roll hunting!

Warmly Lenna

http://fandafabric.wordpress.com

Kids Retro Fabrics

Children’s retro fabrics are so much fun!

With the kids now back at school I find myself looking at kids stuff whether it be school library bags, pencil cases, backpacks or book covers. There’s something happy about children’s designs which is why I had to smile at this children’s retro fabric I just came across. Thought I would share it with you.

It’s from the Alexander Henry Juicy Jungle range. I just love that pink elephant. Wouldn’t she look great in a children’s room? The fabric sells for $10.95 AU  per 1/2 yard (a bit less than a metre) There’s also a striped fabric from the same range that would co ordinate beautifully. Here it is:

And just to tempt lovers of retro children’s fabric even further Retro Mummy are offering free shipping within Australia. There are only 2 units left so be quick. Here’s the link if you would like to find out more about these two fabrics:

http://www.retromummy.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=17

They also have some adorable vintage style Japanese children’s fabrics featuring fairy-tales such as Jack in the Bean Stalk and Little Bo Peep. My favourite is the Little French Girls.

              

Here’s the link if you would like to see bigger images of each:

http://www.retromummy.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=12

They range in price from $10.95 AU- $13.95 AU per 1/2 yard. And remember shipping is free within Australia

I hope you have  a project in mind for these adorable children’s retro fabrics.

Until next time happy fabric hunting.

Warmly Lenna

http://findafabric.wordpress.com